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May 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Unsplash Falling solar panel prices and the rising cost of power have helped make the decision to put solar on the roof easier for many households. But once you’ve invested in a system, how can you make sure you get the returns you’re hoping for? Experts say there are a few ... <a title="You’ve put solar on the roof – but will you get the returns you expect?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/10/youve-put-solar-on-the-roof-but-will-you-get-the-returns-you-expect/" aria-label="Read more about You’ve put solar on the roof – but will you get the returns you expect?">Read more</a>
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May 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand File image. RNZ / Marika Khabazi Police are appealing for more information after a robbery in Hamilton. They were called to Tuhikaramea Road in the suburb of Dinsdale on Saturday night, after a report that a group of people had broken in. The group demanded cash and other personal items. Two ... <a title="Two seriously hurt in Hamilton robbery" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/10/two-seriously-hurt-in-hamilton-robbery/" aria-label="Read more about Two seriously hurt in Hamilton robbery">Read more</a>
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May 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Hiroki Sakai of Auckland FC and Anselmo de Moraes of Adelaide United compete for the ball. www.photosport.nz Adelaide United has a few things Auckland FC don’t have but would like, including an A-League championship and a football-first stadium. Both of those things will be front of mind when Auckland travel to ... <a title="Auckland FC face must-win match at A-League’s most intimidating venue" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/10/auckland-fc-face-must-win-match-at-a-leagues-most-intimidating-venue/" aria-label="Read more about Auckland FC face must-win match at A-League’s most intimidating venue">Read more</a>
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May 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The vexed bonds and painful rifts in mother-daughter relationships are rich fodder for creative work because they persist so acutely in everyday life. This is the mother wound – the yearning ache that comes from reckoning with the imperfect human mother we get, against the idealised fantasy version we wish for. ... <a title="Mother’s Day can reopen powerful wounds. Here’s how to start healing" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/10/mothers-day-can-reopen-powerful-wounds-heres-how-to-start-healing/" aria-label="Read more about Mother’s Day can reopen powerful wounds. Here’s how to start healing">Read more</a>
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May 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Labour MP Tangi Utikere wrote this week to health minister Simeon Brown outlining his concerns about the situation. RNZ Palmerston North MP calls for immediate response to shortage of specialists at city’s hospital gastro department Health minister says he’s made it clear to officials that recruiting new staff is a priority ... <a title="Palmerston North MP calls for fix to shortage of gastroenterology specialists at its hospital" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/10/palmerston-north-mp-calls-for-fix-to-shortage-of-gastroenterology-specialists-at-its-hospital/" aria-label="Read more about Palmerston North MP calls for fix to shortage of gastroenterology specialists at its hospital">Read more</a>
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May 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Wahine Murch, Te Papamārearea Ward Councillor. Supplied / LDR When Te Papamārearea (Taupō Māori ward) councillors Ngahuia Foreman and Wahine Murch swore their official oaths last year, they knew their first term would be their last. The same election that brought them into council chambers included a referendum in which more ... <a title="Taupō councillors see future without their council" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/10/taupo-councillors-see-future-without-their-council/" aria-label="Read more about Taupō councillors see future without their council">Read more</a>
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May 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Mystics celebrate. Marty Melville / Photosport The Mystics have held off a desperate Pulse in Porirua, beating the home side 55-47, to record their first back-to-back wins of the ANZ Premiership season. The Pulse have been a consistent ANZ Premiership contender, having only missed the play-offs once in nine years ... <a title="Netball: Mystics build mid-season momentum after holding-off desperate Pulse" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/09/netball-mystics-build-mid-season-momentum-after-holding-off-desperate-pulse/" aria-label="Read more about Netball: Mystics build mid-season momentum after holding-off desperate Pulse">Read more</a>
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May 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Moana Pasifika host Hurricanes at Auckland’s Go Media Stadium. Brett Phibbs / www.photosport.nz A quartet of tries to winger Josh Moorby has helped the Hurricanes to a strong 50-17 win over Moana Pasifika at a sodden North Harbour Stadium. While fellow wing Fehi Fineanganofo has been grabbing the headlines this Super ... <a title="Hurricanes too strong and fast for Moana Pasifika" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/09/hurricanes-too-strong-and-fast-for-moana-pasifika/" aria-label="Read more about Hurricanes too strong and fast for Moana Pasifika">Read more</a>
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May 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand (File photo) RNZ/Marika Khabazi A woman hit by a car on a Wellington highway after an initial minor crash has died, police say. The crash at Horokiwi, reported to police just before 6:30pm Friday, caused major traffic disruptions as State Highway 2 between Wellington and Lower Hutt was closed while emergency ... <a title="Woman hit by car on Wellington highway has died" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/09/woman-hit-by-car-on-wellington-highway-has-died/" aria-label="Read more about Woman hit by car on Wellington highway has died">Read more</a>
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May 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Parliament’s Petitions Committee has considered an inquiry into the scale and nature of abuse and intimidation targeting women MPs and local body representatives. RNZ / Angus Dreaver The Parliamentary Service says threats against MPs are increasing, but staff feel hampered by MPs’ ”underwhelming” engagement with security efforts. Parliament’s Petitions Committee has ... <a title="Little engagment with security efforts despite threats against MPs rising – Parliamentary Service" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/09/little-engagment-with-security-efforts-despite-threats-against-mps-rising-parliamentary-service/" aria-label="Read more about Little engagment with security efforts despite threats against MPs rising – Parliamentary Service">Read more</a>
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May 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland FC celebrate their first goal against Adelaide United www.photosport.nz Auckland FC could not completely capitalise on home advantage in the first leg of the A-League semifinals against Adelaide United with a 1-1 draw on Saturday night. Back at home for the second week in a row, after surviving an elimination ... <a title="Football: Auckland FC draw 1-1 in semifinal first leg in the City of Sails" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/09/football-auckland-fc-draw-1-1-in-semifinal-first-leg-in-the-city-of-sails/" aria-label="Read more about Football: Auckland FC draw 1-1 in semifinal first leg in the City of Sails">Read more</a>
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May 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Highlanders host NSW Waratahs at Dunedin’s Forsyth Barr Stadium. RNZ/Photosport The Highlanders can take a deep breath after keeping their Super Rugby Pacific season with alive with victory over the NSW Waratahs in Dunedin. With their season on the line, the southerners dug deep to win 31-26. But it was a ... <a title="Super Rugby: With a man in the bin, Highlanders survive late Waratahs surge to win in Dunedin" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/09/super-rugby-with-a-man-in-the-bin-highlanders-survive-late-waratahs-surge-to-win-in-dunedin/" aria-label="Read more about Super Rugby: With a man in the bin, Highlanders survive late Waratahs surge to win in Dunedin">Read more</a>
